Astrologers of the 17th century referred to themselves as philosophers, and to their practice as Art. In those days, Astrology was indeed classified as Philosophy, as were most learned subjects.

The Astrologer's Art was the practical application on earth below of the philosophical theory expressed by the maxim "As Above, so Below; as Below, so Above." Astrologers translated airy theory above into fiery practice on earth below, thus to perform their Art, which explains why astrologers of the day also dubbed themselves artists.

Hence, the proper practice of the Art is Horoscopy. In earthly accord
with the seven spheres of the planets above, we have seven modes of horoscopickal judgement, as follows:

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